Passafaro

Passafaro Meaning & Origin

About Passafaro
The surname Passafaro is of Italian origin and is derived from the words "passa" meaning "to pass" and "faro" meaning "lighthouse." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked at a lighthouse, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent landmark resembling a lighthouse. The surname Passafaro signifies a connection to the maritime or coastal environment and may also suggest qualities such as guidance, illumination, or a beacon of hope.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Passafaro is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Passafaro: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Passafaro based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Passafaro is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSFR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0201060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA0 S AA0 F AA1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/passafaro*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Passafaro in Braille

Here's how to represent Passafaro in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Passafaro in braille

How to sign the name Passafaro using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Passafaro using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Passafaro in sign language

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